Fujifilm X100V vs. X-T30: Battle of the cams!

[@Jayshooter_photo]

+++ UPDATE +++ Hey guys. I made a really stupid mistake by relying on the specs list of a website instead of checking the camera. Of course the X100V is also capable of 30fps continuous shooting (with a 1.25 crop), same as the X-T30. So, this half point should be given to both models in fact. I am really sorry.... next time I'll check twice. Thanks to Gé Weijers for the tip.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

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[@heliogenesi]

@@Jayshooter_photo You should pin this to the top i think.

[@ozuidema]

Good vid. The X100V is a sexy beast, but as a single lens camera, it is very limiting. That would be justifiable if the camera was really small and pocketable (like the X70 was), but the X100 series is not that small, so if you need a small bag or pouch for your camera anyway, then I prefer to have an interchangeable lens camera. Plus, I find the 23mm focal length, although practical, a bit dull. 18 or 27mm work better for me (I even sold my prime 23mm 2.0). Finally, the X100V is very expensive for such a limited camera. A feature like the OVF/EVF switch jacks up the price - but I never used it. So my vote goes to the XT30.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Thx, man. Agreed! But don't underestimate the power of the single lens. ;) Thx for watching.

[@tiffanyandcoryburks936]

Which one has better autofocus for shooting portraits?

[@Jayshooter_photo]

X-T30!

[@smartlight9971]

To solve the problem of the Q button on the XT-30 I turned it into AF-ON button and I put the quick menu on the AEL button

[@alanc6416]

They’re entirely different cameras, it’s like comparing between a 7 seat SUV and a 4 seat convertible. I own both and I still carry my X100V much more than the XT30ii. That being said, there’s a lot of versatility with interchangeable lens, and I use use the XT30ii when X100V just doesn’t work, such as stabilised videos (with OIS lenses) and when I need the zoom range. What the XT30ii does not have, most notably, X100V has the killer F2.0 lens (totally different and IMO superior than the very capable XF23 F2.0), a weather sealed compact body, with a built in 4 stops ND and 1/2000 flash sync capable silent mechanical leaf shutter. In a very common scenario when the subject is backlit (by the sun for example), the X100V can take a wide-open photo when the subject still visible with the built in flash. It’s not the most pleasing direct flash, but it’s totally workable in post. To create the same photo with the XT30ii, you’ll need to bring a powerful flash unit with flash sync that would weigh almost a kilo, and almost nobody does that on a trip. Ok, enough praise about the X100V 🤣, but since I have both cameras, I’m at least eligible to give some realistic thoughts. I would add that I’d get the XS20 for video, but I don’t like the articulating screen and the PASM dials (I downgraded from XT4 because of the size and screen) . I really don’t need the power of XT5 , so It’ll be great if Fuji can pack the XS20 power and IBIS in the XT40 In 2024?? I’m not a professional but I like taking family and environment photos, and looking through the photos for over 8 years (from X100T, X100T, XT20, XT4), I still love the X100V the most. And year by year my photography had improved, and I hadn’t acquired any “extra” gear, meaning I will have one interchangeable body, and one X100 variant. Over the years I only got an extra hot shoe flash unit. My most used lenses for the XT30ii is 18-55mm kit for stabilised videos, and 16mm F1.4 for indoor dinner / parties, and the other 5-6 lenses are kept in the drawer most of the time. Oh, I also use the WCL-X100II, which is an awesome, if not a little cumbersome, wide lens adaptor for the X100V, and it’s arguably a more useful focal length. The reason I mention all these gears, is that I believe that you need to try and find out what’s right for you, as each has their characters and utility. But if someone is on a budget, I’d also recommend them to get as many used lenses and find out that they enjoy using. Another example, is my friend bought a Sony A7iii few years back and only 1 expensive and heavy 16-35 zoom lens, making the package the size and weight of a melon. He says he doesn’t mind the weight but it’s too cumbersome to bring with him, what gives? For the same money, he could’ve gotten the X100V with the lens adapters, or XT30ii with kit 18-55 plus a few awesome Fuji F2.0 primes (or other APSC systems) and enjoy the shooting experience, rather than collecting dust and getting no experience. And if you really have to choose one, here’s a so only answer: if you need the zoom range and don’t care about the leaf shutter, Weather sealing and built in ND, then it’s pretty much the XT30ii.

[@SuchaDoofus]

Brilliant review. Detailed and focused only on the important things. Entertaining but not feeling the need to fill every second with a joke like some irritating videos. Very German style!! (Stuttgart-based Brit here so thats for me a compliment). Very well done.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Glad you enjoyed it! Viele Grüße! :D

[@danielaabarzuacortez5224]

For an amateur photographer, who only wants to take photographs of moments and trips, which one do you recommend? I'm just a photography fan.

[@danielaabarzuacortez5224]

Size is also important to me. be able to carry it in a purse or small bag

[@Jayshooter_photo]

@danielaabarzuacortez5224 Of these two? Go with the X-T30 combined with the 23 or 35 F2.

[@SlowDescentToWild]

Great video. Just for info, you don't need to assign a button to the ND filter. If you hold the front lever (whose momentary function is to cycles between OVF and EVF) it will engage and retract the ND filter. Which means you have a spare button for another function! :)

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Yes, stupid me found out in the meantime. Thx for watching!

[@BIMLounge]

The best camera is "X-EX" (X-E4 body with all the features and buttons of the XT-30 II), so I guess no camera on the market is perfect. Thanks for the fun comparison!

[@dsego84]

No built-in flash though. The x-t30 and x100 are the only that have it and it can come in handy to lift the shadows in faces. The x-t30 does have a sync limitation of 1/180 bit with the x100 the flash works with any shutter speed and can be used even in daylight, eg for portraits with wide open aperture and high shutter speed.

[@Kneedeepinstock]

Hi. Late comment, but I’ve heard a lot about the 27mm lens having the “turn camera on/off” error. any problems with yours? Not sure if it matter the one with or without the aperture dial

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Never heard of it… sorry.

[@Noisette1011]

Great comparison - always entertaining and comprehensive 😊👍🏻

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Thank you, I really appreciate the kind feedback.

[@briankavo]

Needed a second camera to add to my XT4 and had to decide between X100V or the XT30ii, the latter won out in the end - interchangeable lenses won the day.

[@edc5338]

Fantastic video! I own the 100V and love it. I also have the 28mm conversion lens that is very sharp.I just ordered the XT-5 with 16-80mm lens. Looking forward to using that camera.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Thanks for the kind feedback and have fun with that combo!

[@chrissofopoulos3927]

Very nice video! I just want to ask what the results of the cameras in low light conditions. Furthermore with the option of playing with ISO button how much grain can I expect in my photos from both cameras? Thank you beforehand!

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Grain is not a real problem up to 1600, even with 6400 it’s still usable.

[@warrenbarnes9653]

Instead of purchasing the X100V, I purchased the X-E3 with the 27mm F2.8 pancake lens to use as a discreet second camera for events when I wish for the most compact and light setup. However, I find that I very much miss three aspects of the X100V: (1) the built-in fill flash, (2) the digital zoom, and (3) the Classic Negative color recipe. As a result, with my X-E3,, I usually need to bring the flash attachment and the much larger 18-55mm zoom lens. This defeats the purpose of the most compact possible arrangement, so then I often just give up and bring my much larger Sony A6500 kit. So I am once again considering a purchase of the X100V, despite its fixed lens. Thank you for the video. You accomplished a very thoughtful comparison./Warren

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Have a look at the FujiXWeekly JPEG recipes, they offer great alternatives to the Classic Neg. I think E3/27mm should be a great combo!

[@johngoodwin34]

Great, now i have something to do for which I’ve wanted explained for a very long time. Also just purchased a fuji 80mm Macro so your hard work and timing have hit the nail right on the head for me. Great work and thanks from me.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Hey John. Thanks for watching, but are you sure you commented on the correct video?

[@danielmarticek8184]

Sorry first for off topic, but I want just ask. I'm beginner shooter and want to upgrate from x-t100, is better choice to go x-t20 just for photo shooting? x-t30 is great, but I use only manual prime lenses so focus features don't need so much for higher price. Do you think is better choice x-t20 than x-t30, when I use only manual prime lenses?

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Yes, I think you should go for the 20. Because there will be nearly no advantage in the X-T30, at least if you use it exclusively for stills and don’t want to use burst mode (wich would be a real challenge with manual lenses). Hope this is helpful, thx for watching!

[@danielmarticek8184]

Thank you so much, really glad you helped me now :) great video, also very helpfull

[@sjmedia_official]

I want X100v because it is slimmer with the lens. But cannot find it anywhere :/

[@MarcoACasco]

tHANKS FOR THE VIDEO. i WOULD LIKE TO HEAR ABOUT AUTOFOCUS, HOW DO THEY COMPARE? I mean, from the moment you turn it on 'til it's ready to shoot.

[@herwarthaug]

What I've heard a lot is that the x100v is very well matched to its lens and consequently takes great photos. Can the x-t3, combined with a comparable lens, even keep up?

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Some say, that the look of the X100V is very unique. And I would agree to this, even if I can't explain the magic. But it doesn't mean at all that an X-T3 with the 23mm f2 is a bad combo... it' great.

[@ledorsch4083]

great comparison, for me its also important that the camera is weatherproof, and these 2 points also go to the x100v.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Then you have an even clearer winner. Thx for watching!

[@timmprozell8879]

Got a x-t30 with the 18-55 for 700€ (demo device) and I expect to see offers like this in future, because of the upcoming x-t30 II. Anyway, that was a hell of a deal, I'm very happy. But I will definitely open an eye for the x100v as well, maybe when the price drops.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

... or take a look at the 27mm f2.8. Together an absolutely compact set-up.

[@davdep]

I've managed to get both cameras brand new but i'm even more confused now 🤔

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Have fun, they're both great... ; )

[@georgedemetriou1496]

Great video comparison. I started off with the X-T30 plus 23mm F2 lens as I wanted to use it primarily for street photography. I already had the X-T2 with 16mm-80mm f4 zoom for general use. I got really frustrated with the position of the Q menu button on the X-T30, nearly every time I went to take a photo with it I somehow managed to activate the Q menu! I decided in the end that, as I only intended to use the T30 with the 23mm f2 lens and didn't need it to take other lenses, to part-exchange it plus lens for the X100V with the new, sharper 23mm lens. So far I am delighted with my decision, I have all the advantages of the better lens, ND filter, leaf shutter, dual-purpose bigger, brighter viewfinder and no disadvantages as I don't use it for video.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Thank you, George, for sharing this with us. I guess in this case you did the right thing... For street only the X100V is the better choice. Thx for watching!

[@dianasworld3015]

You can customize the front dial on the x-t30 to be the ISO dial. Changed my life!

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Agreed. But it's not the same as a dedicated ISO-dial... Thx anyway!

[@philipjacques9632]

I am right in the thick of this exact dilemma...trying to decide between these two options. This was perfect video analysis for me. Thank-you. Compactness and image quality are my two priorities. Did you say that the 23mm (35mm) f2 separate lens had image quality as good or better than the highly acclaimed one packaged with the X100V? In that case, for a modest loss of compactness, I could replicate the X100V using the X-T30 and the 27 mm f2, and still have the option to add zoom should I find it "essential" for me. I was considering the f2.8-4.0 zoom 18-55 mm to get to that ideal f55 (f85?) portrait range. Of course that further compromises compactness, so again it is weighing those variable...as you say a very personal decision.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

A little clarification: The 27mm is f2.8, not f2. If you mean the 23mm f2: It’s the same IQ, but slightly better AF performance to the 23mm of the X100V. The 27mm f2.8 has the slowest AF of these options, but great IQ and is the most versatile focal length. Hope this is helpful!

[@philipjacques9632]

Thanks Jayshooter. Yes I did mean the 23 mm f2. I would not have thought that there was much difference between that and the 27mm lens, but sounds like you are saying that little extra reach of the 27mm adds some versatility, albeit with a little less capability in low light. And thank-you for this unexpectedly prompt reply. As an amateur trying to understand and learn, it is a real privilege to be able to have some feedback from a professional. Best of success with your youtube channel. We are all beneficiaries when experts such as yourself so generously share their knowledge and perspectives. :) :)

[@simontrezise8495]

I really like your approach. I own a 100S and XT30, so I get a regular opportunity to compare the two cameras, albeit with an older model. The position of the Q button and removal of the D-pad on the XT30 are both negatives, and I have great affection for the colour and image quality of the older sensor. However, for versatility and speed of operation the XT30 is way ahead. Maybe I need to take another look at the X100V. Thanks for great content.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Simon Trezise Thanks for your thoughts and of course for watching, Simon. I really appreciate it.

[@elcano091]

Really nice video, but can't help to think that the versatility of the XT30 comes with a cost. True, it has over 30 lenses you can buy, but that comes a very high price. I am thinking of selling my Sony A7III and getting the X100V. I want to limit my options and cut all additional gear I need to go out and take pictures. I usually don't even carry my A7III with me because of the size, weight, and the fact that it looks expensive for an everyday camera (probably cuz it is), it makes me feel like a target. In my trip to Barcelona I was followed over an hour without me noticing until one of my friends point it out. I find myself more and more attracted to the X100V cuz I feel it has exactly what I am looking for. Again, nice video 👍

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Thanks Raymond. Not every lens comes with a high price, e.g. the shown 27mm is around 400€ in Europe, so the whole package is still cheaper than X100V. But, go and try it, it's really a great camera...! Thx for watching!

[@mrz1342]

Raymond Moran i am total agree with you. The most important advantage of x100v is what it made for just shooting without carrying, thinking, or changing lenses and other accessories which stop you for the main reason of photography: “Capturing a moment”. And also, giving you peace of mind to do not be challenged for anything else except: “framing and shooting”, and it means improving creativity! I had/have several and different fuji cameras/lenses beside other brands. But always till now, when i go out to shoot (for meditation, fun, art, etc.), i lose my motivation when i start to think what bag, what lenses, accessories, should i take with me?! And this is different when you want to shoot for a paid project, of course you plan and you take whatever you need, but in this way you are shooting for business and not for you! Although even business-photography could produce artistic photos (P.S.). However, based on my students and experiences, I believe, psychologically and emotionally, X100 Fuji series are made for Meditative and Artistic Photography. Thank you.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

mrz 1342 I agree. But this kind of approach is not for everybody or at least for every day. Thx for participating!

[@elcano091]

mrz 1342 That is exactly what I mean. I’ve given it more thought and won’t get rid of my camera. Just waiting a bit more to get the X100V.

[@mrz1342]

Jayshooter ... of course it was not for every one! I was pointing someone who can see and not just look at things, also aiming for Art by practicing photography and not population shooters who can enjoy more to photographs with their mobile phones, editing quick by free apps to make fake images to share in social media, hoping for more likes lol

[@ravinepz]

so who wins?

[@Jayshooter_photo]

RaviNepz For Street definitely the X100V. The rest is unclear. 😉

[@miguellee3]

Awesome video and great comparison!

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Thx, Miguel!

[@be8059]

Nice video! I have X100V and it is awesome. Maybe video about x100v lens converters?

[@Jayshooter_photo]

B E I will! Thx for watching...

[@ge48421]

FYI: the X100V can shoot up to 30 frames/sec using the electronic shutter, just like the X-T30 and X-T3, with the same 1.25x crop, and the same rolling shutter issues.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

OMG, you’re right. I relied on the specification list from camerdecision instead of checking it again. what a beginner's mistake. Sorry and thank you!

[@ge48421]

@@Jayshooter_photo Mistakes happen to all of us, camera are so complicated now that it's easy to make a mistake. The 30fps feature does not make a whole lot of sense to me on this type of camera to begin with, and neither does the "sports finder" feature when you already have the OVF.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Gé Weijers That’s right. But I am embarrassed about the mistake still. Maybe a little less now. 😉

[@thetruth9923]

I am getting my first ever camera next month..but I am really really confused between these two cameras....which one to take.... please help me...

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Hey. I’ll try to. But I have to know, what kind of photography you’re planning to do...

[@thetruth9923]

Both street and landscape....

[@Jayshooter_photo]

The X100V is for sure the perfect street camera. But for landscape it will not be wide enough. So you should at least plan to buy the wide angle converter but that will be the only possibility for that. The X-T30 will give you much more flexibility regarding lenses, is cheaper and also very compact, so I would recommend that for your needs. Thx for watching!

[@thetruth9923]

Can use pano in x100v for landscape?

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Yes of course. There is a panorama function onboard.

[@hankypanky9380]

one of the best understanding camera test, i go for the Fujifilm X100V

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Have fun and thx for watching...

[@albertsalazar276]

I have the xt30. Need to practice more. I want to get more dynamic range and sharper images. I'm having problems with focusing.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Practice is always a good idea. Good luck!

[@Zainphotography]

How did you record screen @16:39?

[@Jayshooter_photo]

This is the "end screen" that can be setup via YT studio.

[@Zainphotography]

Oh :-D i am so stupid. I wanted to ask how you recorded the view finder on a Fujifilm camera.

[@AtomicPixel]

I love all fuji cameras! Just wanted to say hey to a fellow fuji friend. Keep up the good work and stay safe! T.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Atomic Pixel Hi! Thank you and all the best to London!

[@eihabhani5941]

Great video as usual and a well documented comparison. I am not sure if the XF23mm f2.0 is better than the built-in 23mm mk2 X100V camera as I have seen a few of comparisons and they have mentioned that the X100V is a bit sharper and a better lens overall. Would love to see a video from you comparing both lenses with image comparisons. Thanks a lot!

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Funny, I am already working on it. But it will take a little bit more time. Thx for the feedback!

[@darioiacopi6369]

Thank you for the well-made and detailed video. I've been flirting with the X-T30 for a while, small with very good features. However, one point has always bothered me that it is not water resistant. Since I take pictures with the small WR series lenses, that's why I haven't bought it yet. The X100 V is an eye-catcher but too expensive for me. That's why I'm staying true to the XT2 for the time being.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Thanks, Dario. Maybe we will see an X-E4 some day. Then it will be an X100 with interchangeable lenses...this would be the perfect match for me, if it comes with WR and the tilting screen. Thanks for watching!

[@allenschneider1847]

I can't believe fugi doesn't make a camera that is: ranger finder view finder, has interchangeable lenses, and has a tilt back and side tilt LCD. If the xpro three had the x100v LCD, that would be perfect. Or if the x100v had interchangeable lenses that would be great. Or if the xe3 had the tilting LCD, that would work. But the combination I most wanting is still missing! Maybe in the next series!

[@Jayshooter_photo]

I hope exactly for that with the X-E4.... if it comes someday. Thx for watching!

[@LyndonPatrickSmith]

Great comparison! I liked the fight theme.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Thanks, Lyndon!

[@gregoryoutdoors]

I bought my Fuji xt30 on cyber Monday 6 months ago here in Scotland from Wex + 18-55 and 55-200 set for £1050 all together brand new! Best deal ever I could not pass, so I do not regret buying this as my first camera. I love learning street photography with it etc. Superrrrr happy. I am considering buying 35mm now also to have 1 prime just not sure 1.4 or 2 its a hard one to choose. I also like x100v from the look and review seems super amazing to have as well. Maybe one day but im not rushing haha.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

If you're mostly into streetphotography, I would highly recommend the 35mm f2 because of the better AF, WR and the compact size. Thx for watching!

[@AtomicPixel]

The 35 1.4 is one of my fav lenses. Renders images beautifully. But if you need the weather sealing then choose the f2. The f2 is more contrasty which some may or may not like. I have a fuji prime lens comparison vid if you wanted to see samples of what the 35 1.4 can do. Cheers!

[@blaaberkat]

Thank you for this comparison. I really like your style, funny but not over the top, still professional. I come from Sony and have several lenses in a broad focalrange. I bought the x100v a month ago to do street and just playing around with it and Im in love with this camera. I love the fact that it is fixed focal length, to me this is a big plus! Not having to make a decision which focal length to take with you but just go outside and shoot, is very enjoyable. However, now the Fuji system has grown on me, and Im thinking about getting the xt30, so this video was perfect. Now I just have to find the body for 699 euros :) Though Im sure I will never get rid of my x100v. Vielen Dank!

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Thanks for the kind words. I bought the X-T30 on Black Friday at a very reasonable price. I am sure that good offers will come again. Thanks for watching.

[@begazi5331]

If you’re on a budget you should also have a look at the X-T2, which you can get easily for 500€ used now - for me still the better choice: Professional body, WR, MUCH better EVF, very similar AF performance, ... and so much more beautiful (but this is only my opinion). Cheers!

[@AtomicPixel]

Welcome to the Fuji fam! It’s pretty addictive. :)

[@unalozmen526]

Great comparison... To me, it is whether you want a rangefinder camera or not other than built-in ND filter.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Yeah, that’s one point of view of course. Thx for watching!

[@pavelperina7629]

Thanks for this and long term review. I can understand why x100v exists. You can have nice compact camera which is fun to use and which is easy to carry. Then you can have feature packed camera with IBIS, large grip, option to replace battery and sd card while it has mounted tripod pad, but you can't have both. So for me this seems like a good replacement of MFT camera when I want to travel light and have fun and use Panasonic G80 for more demanding stuff (it may sound as a paradox, but with IBIS, some prime lenses and two zoom lenses covering 24-300 equivalent focal range it is quite capable and it's not that heavy).

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Sounds like a nice setup. But i want to add: I guess the Fujifilm X-S10 is the compact camera including IBIS you're looking for. I did not test it myself but it seems to be a alternative. Thx for watching!

[@schmargle]

Nice comparison. I have the X100T and the X-T30 with a 55-200mm lens, and I feel like I have most of my needs covered, though I'm contemplating a X100V at some point for a few of the updated features. I absolutely love the X100T and bought the X-T30 to have something similar but with a zoom lens. So far, my only critiques with the X-T30 are its slightly too small size and the location of not only the Q button but also that pesky "focus stick." Otherwise, it's excellent.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Thnx for the kind feedback!

[@Nordic_Lite]

Love your practical and concise reviews and comparisons! This particular one helps in my strrrruggle :).. in choosing between these exactly cameras. Meanwhile, there came a question - Which shoe cover do you use on the X-T30 in this video?.. I am asking since it feels like it's going to be X-T30 that I end up buying (30 mark II, rather) then there's no shoe cover included in the box. I find it good to have it for protection. It's not a Fuji accessory, I guess(?).. Danke schön and greetings from Sweden!

[@Jayshooter_photo]

I use this one: HC-F Blitzschuhabdeckung Hot Shoe Cover Abdeckung für Blitzschuh Für Fujifilm X-T1 X-T2 X-T10 X-T20 X-PRO1 X-PRO2 X-E1 X-E2 X-E3 X10 X30 X70 X-A1 X- www.amazon.de/dp/B07FNJPNYG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_9nBOnJYarDlAd

[@Nordic_Lite]

@@Jayshooter_photo Thanks! It looks good. Looks like I will need one :) It also looks like your X-T30 found a new owner, and was replaced by X-E4. At least it was not in the picture in the video with Fujfilm lens that you use.

[@yttean98]

I think the resale value of 100V is much better, it may become a classic.

[@wh0tube]

Same same but different! Thank you 🙏

[@matthiasheilig1120]

Great video, thanks for your effort! I'll def lean to be the emotional guy here and can't wait to get my hands on the X100V :) And yes: There are some delivery issues for the Weather Kit in Germany, currently. :(

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Still waiting for mine (one month now). And tomorrow the first rain is supposed to be coming. :( Thx for watching!

[@orangorill]

Really hoping to see the best of both worlds in the X-E4! Might be a bit of a holy grail though. Might never show up, might just be an X-E3 with two extra megapixels. :P

[@Jayshooter_photo]

I'm betting on a combination of the "old" X-E3 and the X100V. E.g. the screen will make it on the new model.Thx for watching!

[@Peter-ij7rn]

I believe that "Antraciet" is the right choice 😁. For second camera my choice goes to the sexy one, I once owned the xt20 but found it to tiny. Always a battle between my hand and the buttons on the back. It drove me to the edge of the abyss....And the X100V is like the Lorelei, singing a song to seduce....

[@Jayshooter_photo]

She is. And she won. 😄 Thx for watching.

[@DevaneApolonio]

love it... thank you for sharing this...

[@Jayshooter_photo]

You’re welcome. Thx (again) for watching!

[@SuchaDoofus]

For me the critical separator is the lenses....

[@bobpaulson9r72fk24]

Love the intro!!

[@Jayshooter_photo]

:D Thx!

[@stevepauly9418]

Thanks for the great comparison video! I have Olympus EM-5 Mark II with several lenses and am thinking of going to Fuji. My reasons are that my Olympus is getting a bit older (but it is sort of like a friend, it's even been to the "hospital"). It is 16 M pixels in m43 and I would appreciate the larger APS-C sensor and pixel count of the Fuji. I also like the old school dials approach to controlling the camera in full manual mode, which is similar to my Olympus. I like to hike and backpack so the weather sealing of the X100V (with upgraded lens cover accessory) would be similar to my Olympus with the Pro lens I have for it. I know if I end up going for X100V, I will probably also eventually get lenses and XT-30 or newer body. If I go XT-30 or newer body and a lens, I will probably not get the X100V...so I will likely get the X100V to ensure I end up with both someday, lol.

[@stevepauly9418]

I should clarify...I am no "Pro". The "Pro" lens is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro Lens, which is weather sealed like the Olympus EM-5 body.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Hey Steve. Thx for your comment. With the V you are of course missing a lot of focal length for your olympus setup. If that's not important, go with the X100V, it’s a great travel camera. Actually, the X-E3 might be right for you too and it's ridiculously cheap right now. If you can wait: I believe in an X-E4 next year that will hopefully have WR. Best regards!

[@michaelsabotha481]

When you turn off the leaf shutter does the X100v also make no shutter sound?

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Exactly. Because the alternative is the electronic shutter, which is also noiseless. Thx for watching!

[@michaelsabotha481]

Jayshooter alright thank you.

[@MattJacobs]

How is every cut distracting

[@MattJacobs]

Black screen at every cut in the video hard not to notice

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Sorry for that. But it's quite an old video and I never did that again...

[@Luke97979]

Als main Portraitkamera? die xt-30 oder x100v... Sinn machen würde eher die XT Serie aber emotional zieht es mich mehr zur x100V... Ich bin so unentschlossen :D

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Du hast die Pro Serie noch nicht berücksichtigt... :D Aber Spaß beiseite: Wenn Du ausschließlich Portraits machen möchtest, kann ich Dir nicht guten Gewissens zur X100V raten. Dafür ist das Objektiv zu lichtschwach und die Brennweite zu kurz, selbst mit dem TCL. Einziger Vorteil wäre hier die geile Synchro mit nem Blitz aufgrund des Leaf-Shutters. Wenn es aber Deine Alltagskamera mit "ein wenig Portrait nebenher" sein soll, dann sieht es schon ganz anders aus, dann kann ich sie empfehlen. Schau Dir auch mal die X-E4 an, da hast Du die Kompaktheit der X100V, aber Wechselobjektive. Die zusammen mit nem Viltrox 56mm f1.4....Mmmmh. Eine Option mehr zu bedenken. :D

[@Luke97979]

​@@Jayshooter_photo Vielen Dank für die ausführliche Antwort! Ich bin noch weit entfernt von professionellen Portraitshoots.(Was aber auch nicht dringend mein Ziel ist) Geschätzt die Verteilung wie ich meine bisherige Kamera verwendet habe 70% Portraits und 30% zum irgendwo Mitnehmen. Ja da werden noch ein paar Denkstunden ins Land gehen :D

[@silviocaravelli3567]

Great Review! I stick with my lovely X-T30 :)

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Great little camera indeed.

[@CardiovivaRuSPB]

Great review! 👍👏👏👏

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Thank you! 👍

[@zsoltszabo871]

The best decision: Both! As I have... :))

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Zsolt Szabo I will think about it...! 😉 Thx for watching!

[@trafiak8]

Your size comparison isn’t fair. If you leave the smallest lens possible on the xt-30 then it loses its versatility advantage. X100v should simply get the size points only. Or the x100v doesn’t get the versatility advantage. You can’t have your cake and eat it too

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Blake Trafiak I think it is fair, because I recommended two lenses for the X-T30, that can keep it as small or even smaller than the X100V. So one focal length more than the X100V, with a very small form factor. And that justifies the versatility points also. Thx for watching!

[@trafiak8]

Jayshooter if I recall in your versatility section you said the XT-30 offers 30 different lenses. Even if you say you recommend 2 lenses only, those two lenses are not very versatile since they’re pretty similar focal lengths

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Blake Trafiak I don't quite understand the point here: With two lenses from the Fuji system, which I don't find similar by the way, the X-T30 is just as small or smaller than the X100V. Then there are the other lenses offered on top ... why shouldn't the X-T30 earn the points? Because the other 28 lenses are bigger? Nope, don’t agree.

[@CC-st7ob]

"Poor man's Leica..." I can't even afford the X100V. Oop.

[@toddm6999]

Xt30ii 18-55 is the bomb.

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

Hello Jay, you know I’m going to make some kind of a comment (LOL), but it’s not about the cameras, I don’t have any use for either one of them because for my style of photography the X-T2 is perfect. I just want to tell you that I appreciate the time that you take to make and share videos just like this one, you’re doing a very good job. BTW, if I had to choose one (i.e. just for going out to dinner) it would be the X100V

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Hey Enrique! Thx, mate. Hope you're doing fine...!

[@oIMoonchilDIo]

you need to stop using shutter effect in the video. It's giving me an epileptic shock.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Sorry for that. I stopped using it after someone told me...

[@ClaytonMarshallRay]

That Pavement shirt, tho. 😍

[@Jayshooter_photo]

😉 Thx for watching!

[@markmeszaros76]

I actually had the Xt30 and didn't like the shutter release button... Now I'm thinking to get the 100v

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Go and test the button before you buy it. :D Thx for watching...

[@markmeszaros76]

@@Jayshooter_photo Obviously did test it... With time it degrades. Chinese made and not from Japan.

[@Avinash-wg7xl]

you should include G.A.S as well in the point charts.. trust me having x100v is a life saver.. i own nikon Z cameras and every time nikon releases a new lens, i lust for it.. i repeat again having x100v is a life saver and it wont make you bankrupt since it is a fixed lens camera

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Agreed. Thx for watching!

[@annesaur7025]

Super, und jetzt das Ganze noch in Deutsch, bitte 🙏

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Zu lange her, um das noch mal neu zu machen. ;)

[@IanInChengdu]

I give you two points for the pavement shirt

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Only two? ; ) One of my favorite bands ever. Thx for watching!

[@mikepa7238]

Thanks! Lenses... Lenses. Lenses! My winner is x-t30.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Thanks for sharing!

[@gattalbe]

X-e4

[@artsilva]

I approach this comparison as which will render better IQ with equal 23mm f2 setups and how they allow variation of getting the shot. With the best 23mm f2 performing lens to date and the fact it has an internal ND filter and leaf shutter, the X100V is the Clear winner when it comes to getting the bast image output. It is also less obtrusive and more pocketable than the X-T30 w/23mm f2 setup. For a carry everywhere quality street shooter you cant beat the X100V.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

I Agree. However, the X-T30 offers more flexibility for people who are not exclusively concerned with street photography. The video wasn't just a comparison for street photographers, but if it were, we would have a (clearer) winner here. Thx for watching!

[@McConnachy]

Great video, very interesting and entertaining. I’m still undecided, thinking of selling my X-T2 and 3 lenses and getting the X100V. I like to travel light, but also have the XF 56, which is an unbelievably good lens, and not so small.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Is the 35mm f1.4 in your Setup? It’s AF performance is the only disadvantage, but it’s really an amazing lens and lightweight. I also can recommend the f2 WR lenses, including the 50mm. The X100V is for sure the perfect travel package, if the 23mm is enough for your needs. Hard decision! Thx for watching...

[@McConnachy]

Jayshooter thank you. I have the 56, 23 f1.4 and the 18. I had the 35 f1.4 for 4 years and while I like it I came to the conclusion it’s FOV doesn’t suit me, the 56 is better. I hate having to switch lenses. I’ve been thinking about welding a 50 to the X-T2 and buying the X100v, or X100f which is now a reduced price. I do need the 23mm to be able in low light, you know for photos of my wife and children in restaurants. PS I am from Scotland but my wife is German, from Hessen, I go every year to the Rhine and the 23 & 56 are perfect FOV for this type of travel. So sorry to take your time, I have 3 questions; are the X100 V & F able in low light? Is the 50 as good as a 56 (I am thinking the 56 is better for a studio as regards dust entry) and do you prefer the X100V or F? Vielen Danke

[@Jayshooter_photo]

My experiences with the X100F are really not worth mentioning, so I don’t feel able to give recommendations here. Maybe you should rent an X100 (V or F) for a week and shoot with it exclusively. But regarding low light and the X100V: It’s really great! Okay, sometimes a faster lens would be nice of course, but I love the low light performance and the bokeh. Have you seen my full review about the V? Have a look. About the 56mm: I won’t lie, it’s my favorite lens for portraits and it’s of course „better“ than the 50, it’s faster, has the better bokeh etc. But the 50 has the faster AF, WR and is so compact, that I wanted to recommend it to you.

[@McConnachy]

Jayshooter Your comments help me a lot for direction. I can weld the 56 to the X-T2. Sell the 18, 23 f1.4, 18-55, and my old X-T1. Buy the X100V. I would love to rent but I am on on the edge of the Highlands, so our nearest camera shop is far away, I will watch your other reviews. 👍 I really appreciate the time you have taken to explain. Oh and yes, I totally agree, the 56 is also my favourite lens and it would be heart break to part with this.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

The highlands. They are very high on my travel list, if everything goes back to normal... someday. *sigh*

[@KarelianStarmaster]

Pavement!

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Matti-Juhana Ikonen 😀 Love them.

[@Sketchmee5]

Kinda like: Love my wife but also cherish my girlfriend too.😉

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Haha, yeah. Kind of. Even if I don't take the risks of additional girlfriends... :D

[@Sketchmee5]

@@Jayshooter_photo I agree with you and we should be contented of what we have.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

I really am! "Happy" is the better word... :D

[@AtomicPixel]

Hahaha 👍🏼

[@citrusandseasalt]

I love all of my girlfriends. But until they make civil partnerships for poly people, I don't think marriage is in the cards.

[@johnfairweather9188]

I had the 100f and the XT- 30. I still have the XT-30 and I will not be buying the 100v.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Fair enough. Stay safe!

[@김민재-z3z]

Good!!!

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Thank you for the kind feedback and for watching...

[@Loko-kk7tl]

AYE DOO

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Me Doo...

[@PunjabiGymBeats]

Thats true x100v is poor man leica.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

:D

[@mwales2112]

I owned the X-T30, but was not a fan of the SLR styling and ended up selling it to purchase the new X-Pro3 and it was a good decision to me. And then sold the X100F to purchase the X100V and love this combo paired with the 16 2.8, 34 1.4 and 50 f2..

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Good combo! I also like the X-Pro 3approach, but as a rangefinder model the X100V is more than enough now for me. Thanks for watching!

[@FotosyMas.]

I couldn’t live with the x-t30’s crappy viewfinder.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Hahaha. I could. If there was a better one. Thx for watching!

[@awadramy1]

The images you showed that came from the camera were literally garbage. Looks like you used a camera from 1960

[@Jayshooter_photo]

😘

[@PunjabiGymBeats]

I will buy x100v for everything except wildlife for that i have 90D.

[@Jayshooter_photo]

Have fun with it! Thx for watching!